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2025-12-09 Council Minutes Edmonds City Council Minutes December 9, 2025 Page 1 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTION MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 2025 ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Mike Rosen, Mayor Neil Tibbott, Council President Will Chen, Councilmember Michelle Dotsch, Councilmember Susan Paine, Councilmember Chris Eck, Councilmember Jenna Nand, Councilmember Vivian Olson, Councilmember STAFF PRESENT Todd Tatum, Acting City Administrator Kisha Post, Financial Specialist Richard Gould, Finance Director Mike Clugston, Planning & Development Director Angie Feser, Parks Director Loi Dawkins, Chief of Police Josh McClure, Assistant Chief of Police Andy Rheaume, Public Works Director Uneek Maylor, Court Administrator Neil Weiss, Municipal Court Judge Jeff Taraday, City Attorney Emily Villata, Deputy City Clerk 1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor Rosen in the Council Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, and virtually. The meeting was opened with the flag salute. 2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council President Tibbott read the City Council Land Acknowledgement Statement. 3. ROLL CALL Deputy City Clerk Villata called the roll. All elected officials were present. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. PRESENTATION 1. Mayor’s Finance Update Mayor Rosen waived his time because financial items were a significant part of the agenda. Edmonds City Council Minutes December 9, 2025 Page 2 6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS 1. John Culp, Edmonds, commented on concerns regarding the proposed budget modifications around Yost Pool operations. 2. Bill Krepick, Edmonds, expressed disappointment with council and city leadership and requested council read an online petition. 3. Alan Schwartz, Edmonds, commented on Yost Pool’s history of serving children, families, and seniors. 4. Ann Christiansen, Edmonds, asked council to clarify details of the recently passed ordinance regarding utility tax. 5. Finis Tupper, Edmonds, expressed dissatisfaction with the city’s public notices published in the Everett Herald, requesting more information in ordinance summaries. 6. Deborah Arthur, Edmonds, asked council if the public pays a fee to utilize Yost Pool. 7. RECEIVED FOR FILING 1. OCTOBER 2025 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT 2. WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS 8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS COUNCILMEMBER CHEN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows: 1. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 25, 2025 2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - COMMITTEE A DECEMBER 2, 2025 3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL CHECKS AND DIRECT DEPOSIT. 4. TODDLE TIME'S MAIN STREET KIDS, OLYMPIC BALLET THEATRE AND OLYMPIC BALLET SCHOOL LEASE AGREEMENTS 5. FIRE ILA MODIFICATION 6. RESTORATION OF VACATION HOURS 7. MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT RENEWAL 8. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT 3 WITH SCJ FOR HIGHWAY 99 REVITALIZATION PROJECT (STAGE 3) 9. DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY AGREEMENT - 2025-2027 BIENNIAL STORMWATER CAPACITY GRANT 10. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S PARKING PERMIT FEES FOR EMPLOYEES AND RESIDENTS 9. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public Hearing on Mid-Biennium Budget Modification Edmonds City Council Minutes December 9, 2025 Page 3 Todd Tatum, Acting City Administrator, provided introductory comments on the proposed budget modification. Kisha Post, Financial Specialist, presented an overview of the budget modification, including assumptions of upcoming revenues and expenditures. Mayor Rosen opened the public hearing. 1. Mike Goldfield, Edmonds, provided comments on Yost Pool and requested the city negotiate an alternative with Cascade Swim Club. 2. Max Effgon, Seattle, introduced himself as the VP of Cascade Swim Club and commented that the club would not be able to absorb the proposed operating increase. 3. Megan Wolfe, Edmonds, commented on the benefits to the Edmonds community provided by Yost Pool. 4. Bruce Wolfe, Edmonds, commented on the positive impact swimming at Yost Pool has had on him and his peers as young members of the Cascade Swim Club. 5. Adrienne Rohde, Edmonds, commented on her personal experience learning how to swim at Yost Pool as a child and expressed concern for public health should the pool close. 6. Lucy Hardin, Mountlake Terrace, commented on her personal experience swimming at Yost Pool and the influence it has had on her passion for swimming. 7. Wingate Packard, Kenmore, commented that she commutes to Yost Pool from Kenmore and is more inclined to visit local businesses while in the area. 8. Amelia Reese, Edmonds, commented on her personal experience swimming at Yost Pool and the influence it has had on her passion for swimming, urging council to work with Cascade Swim Club to revise the current proposal. 9. Megan Heath, Seattle, commented that she commutes to Yost Pool from Seattle and encouraged council to collaborate with Cascade Swim Club to find an alternative solution to the city’s financial situation. 10. Molly Brundis provided comments on the difficulty families face accessing pools in the area and urged council to collaborate with Cascade Swim Club to find an alternative plan. 11. Mary Joe Kintner, Edmonds, expressed concern for public safety should Yost Pool close and encouraged council to find alternative funding sources. 12. Steve Alseth, Edmonds, commented on his personal experiences swimming at Yost Pool and the positive impact it has on young members of the community. 13. Finis Tupper, Edmonds, commented on the history of Yost Pool. Mayor Rosen closed the public hearing. 10. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Ordinance Adopting the 2025 Amendments to the Edmonds Comprehensive Plan Mike Clugston, Planning & Development Director, provided introductory comments and recommended Council approve the proposed comprehensive plan. COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE COMP PLAN AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS ATTACHED INCLUDING THE PROPOSED 26-31 FACILITIES, CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS, AND PROPOSED Edmonds City Council Minutes December 9, 2025 Page 4 FUTURE LAND USE MAP SHOWING THE REVISED NORTH BOWL HUB. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. North Bowl Rezone (AMD2025-0011) Mike Clugston, Planning & Development Director, presented the proposed rezone ordinance as updated per previous Council direction. COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO ADOPT THE ZONING ORDINANCE IN ATTACHMENT ONE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. Mid-Biennial Budget Modification - Discussion and Draft Ordinance Richard Gould, Finance Director, introduced the draft ordinance. Council questions were received by city department directors from Parks, Finance, Police Services, Municipal Court, and Economic Development. COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO DIRECT ADMINISTRATION TO CONFER WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY TO CONFIRM THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE TREE FUND IS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THE COST OF THE ARBORIST’S SALARY. COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO CALL THE QUESTION. MOTION CARRIED 6-1 WITH COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH DISSENTING. THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED 6-1 WITH COUNCILMEMBER CHEN DISSENTING. COUNCILMEMBER ECK MOVED TO EXTEND THE MEETING UNTIL 9:30 PM. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNCILMEMBER CHEN MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO REWORK THE MODIFIED BUDGET COMPARING IT TO 2025 ACTUAL EXPENDITURES RATHER THAN THE ORIGINAL BIENNIAL 2026 BUDGET. MOTION FAILED 2-5 WITH COUNCILMEMBERS DOTSCH AND CHEN VOTING IN FAVOR. COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO EXTEND THE MEETING UNTIL 10:00 PM. MOTION CARRIED 6-1 WITH COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT DISSENTING. COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH MOVED TO REDUCE THE GENERAL FUND’S CONTRIBUTION TO INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS IN 2026 BY 50% AND TO HAVE STAFF DETERMINE HOW MUCH MONEY IS FREED UP BY THAT. COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO CALL THE QUESTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. THE MAIN MOTION FAILED 2-5 WITH COUNCILMEMBERS DOTSCH AND CHEN VOTING IN FAVOR. COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO EXTEND THE MEETING UNTIL 10:15 PM. MOTION CARRIED 5-2 WITH COUNCILMEMBERS ECK AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT DISSENTING. Edmonds City Council Minutes December 9, 2025 Page 5 4. Discussion on Levy Lid Lift with Review of Draft Resolution Outlining Levy Options/Variables COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO TABLE THE ITEM UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. Transportation Benefit District Sales Tax COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO TABLE THE ITEM UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6-1 WITH COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH DISSENTING. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmembers commented on various issues. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS Mayor Rosen provided comments. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:14 pm.